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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.24, 1,537.87 and 734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.24, 1,537.87 and 734.68 is: 1,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.24 : 1,537.87 = 734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.24/1,537.87 = 734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.24x = 1,537.87 × 734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.24x = 1,129,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,842.33/1,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.34

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